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On 01/08/2026, Massachusetts State Police and partner agencies went to a home on Oak Circle in Princeton to serve a search warrant connected to online tips forwarded through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about suspected child sexual abuse material. Police announced themselves at the door. Police said John Buffington, 67, ran into a garage and shot himself. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early and Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble said Buffington died from a self inflicted gunshot wound during the warrant service. Police said investigators entered the home and located evidence described by police as child sexual abuse material and other disturbing material, including sexually explicit material involving images of at least one child who police said was known to Buffington. Authorities said Buffington worked with Princeton Parks and Recreation as an after school instructor, teaching classes described as woodworking, primitive skills, and kite making, and authorities said he previously worked in an after school program in Lincoln until 2014. Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said information had been reported to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families connected to the Lincoln program and said it did not substantiate.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/princeton-child-sexual-abuse-material-john-buffington/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-state-police-princeton-death-probe/69960911
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/massachusetts-state-police-princeton-death-investigation/3875172/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/da-princeton-man-accused-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-materials-takes-own-life-during-arrest/75BTZH6IRVF2XGNIPK2UFL7ZEA/
https://www.mspnews.org/post/discovery-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-discovered-in-princeton-home-of-after-school-program-instru

On 01/07/2026, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop Joshua Gianni Haire for speeding on State Road 79 in Washington County near Vernon. Authorities reported the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed. Haire did not stop. Troopers escalated a pursuit that reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
Troopers performed a PIT maneuver on State Road 79 near Millers Ferry Road, which brought the vehicle to a stop. Haire exited the vehicle and ran into a wooded area adjacent to the roadway. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Haire had a handgun. During the encounter in the wooded area, a trooper opened fire, striking Haire. Emergency personnel responded, but Haire died from his injuries.
Reporting identified Haire as a resident of Slocomb, Alabama. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting. The name of the trooper who fired has not been publicly released.

https://wiregrassdailynews.com/news/community-alerts/2026-01-08/slocomb-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-high-speed-chase/
https://www.wdhn.com/news/slocomb-man-killed-by-state-trooper-after-high-speed-chase/
https://www.wtvy.com/2026/01/08/trooper-shoots-slocomb-man-after-100-mile-per-hour-pursuit-authorities-say/

On 01/07/2026, Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an on-duty U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on a residential street in south Minneapolis during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Good was seated in her SUV when multiple federal agents surrounded the vehicle and shouted commands. Video footage from multiple angles shows Good attempting to maneuver her vehicle out of a confined space while agents swarmed her vehicle near the driver-side door.
Video-based reporting and frame-by-frame analysis show that Good did not strike, run over, or make physical contact with the agent who fired 3 shots into her face and head at close range. The footage shows the agent stepping out of the vehicle’s path as the SUV moved forward and firing from the side as the vehicle passed. The vehicle then continued forward and collided with another vehicle and a telephone pole. Good was left in the car and bled out while a physician on scene was seen on video attempting to provide aid and being prevented by ICE agents. Federal officials and political leaders, including former President Donald Trump, publicly claimed the agent was nearly killed, but that characterization is disputed by video evidence, which shows no direct contact between the vehicle and the agent.
While ICE did not identify the shooter, the Minneapolis Star Tribune identified him as Jonathan David Ross, a 10-year veteran ICE agent.
Witness video further documents that after Good was shot, federal agents blocked bystanders from approaching the vehicle as she remained inside, bleeding and unresponsive. Witnesses reported that agents prevented immediate medical assistance, including stopping at least one doctor from reaching the vehicle, while pointing rifles at those attempting to help. Emergency medical aid was delayed as agents secured the area. Good was later pronounced dead inside the vehicle.
Federal authorities have not released the name of the agent involved, have not disclosed the type of firearm used by the agent, and have not stated how many shots were fired. ICE has not provided a detailed timeline of events, has not held a press conference, and has not released forensic or ballistic evidence. Officials have offered only limited statements asserting self-defense, without public evidence disclosure.
Good was a mother and lived in Minneapolis with her partner. Family members and community advocates described her as a caring parent and a creative person. Vigils and protests followed the killing, with community members demanding transparency, accountability, and the release of the agent’s identity. The case became a focal point for criticism of ICE tactics, secrecy, and use of force during enforcement operations.
This killing occurred within one week of another controversial ICE-related fatal shooting. On 12/31/2025, Keith Porter Jr., 43, was shot and killed in Los Angeles by an off-duty ICE agent at the Village Pointe apartment complex in Northridge. The proximity of the two killings intensified public outrage and scrutiny, with activists and community members describing a pattern of unchecked violence and federal agent impunity.
In late February 2026, reporting revealed that Ruben Ray Martinez, identified as a passenger in Good’s vehicle and a key witness in the pending criminal case against Agent Jonathan David Ross, died in a separate car crash. Martinez had been expected to provide direct testimony regarding the moments leading up to the shooting. His death removes a central eyewitness from the case and is expected to significantly affect the trajectory of any prosecution or civil proceedings related to Good’s killing.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-federal-agent-involved-minneapolis-shooting-during-immigration-surge-city-2026-01-07/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/07/shooting-south-minneapolis-ice-agents-federal-operation
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2026/january/fatal-shooting-response/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/08/ice-agent-minneapolis-shooting
Video:
https://x.com/BNONews/status/2008966410039644438
https://x.com/vgescobar/status/2009271302566100993

On 01/07/2026, deputies with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported attempted bank robbery at a Capital One branch in the Dulles Crossing Plaza area of Leesburg. Investigators said a man entered the bank, presented a demand note, and left without obtaining money. Deputies located Conner Peltzer, 30, of Sterling, Virginia, later that morning in the parking lot of the Walmart at Dulles Crossing Plaza.
Deputies approached Peltzer in the parking lot and identified him as connected to the earlier attempted robbery. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy opened fire during the encounter. Peltzer was struck and died from his injuries. Authorities have not publicly released the deputy’s name. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office placed the deputy on administrative leave, consistent with department policy, and the Virginia State Police are conducting the independent investigation into the shooting.
Investigators stated the shooting occurred during the attempt to take Peltzer into custody in connection with the bank incident. Law enforcement has not publicly detailed the specific actions immediately preceding the gunfire beyond stating that deputies engaged him in the Walmart parking lot.

https://www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=10336
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/deputies-shoot-armed-suspect-in-leesburg-walmart-parking-lot/4038108/
https://wjla.com/news/local/shooting-compass-creek-parkway-area-walmart-loudoun-county-virginia-law-enforcement-road-closure-sheriffs-office-breaking-deadly-crime-scene-investigation

On 01/07/2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Hinsdale Police responded to 53 Off South Street after the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center alerted authorities that Biagio Kauvil, 27, had contacted the FBI and made statements indicating paranoia and distress, including claims that police were monitoring his phone. Officers conducted a welfare check and spoke with Kauvil’s father outside the home. Kauvil had locked himself inside an upstairs bedroom and refused repeated commands to exit.
Chief Sean S. Flynn and Sgt. Derek Smith remained at the residence for several hours attempting to communicate with Kauvil. During the standoff, Kauvil told officers to kill him and made statements indicating he had a firearm. At approximately 11:30 a.m., officers forced entry into the locked bedroom. According to Berkshire County District Attorney Timothy Shugrue, Kauvil fired a handgun inside the room, striking Chief Flynn and Sgt. Smith. Officers deployed a Taser twice. Officers then opened fire, striking Kauvil multiple times.
Emergency personnel transported Kauvil to Berkshire Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Chief Flynn and Sgt. Smith were also transported and treated for gunshot wounds; both survived. The Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the DA’s office are conducting the investigation. Authorities recovered a firearm from the bedroom.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/da-identifies-man-killed-standoff-mass-home-that-left-police-chief-sergeant-injured/F4BY5LYJZRGAZHMWMAYRWZDH74/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/01/08/man-fatally-shot-police-sergeant-injured-during-standoff-in-mass-town/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/hinsdale-massachusetts-welfare-check-shooting-chief-sergeant/69948621
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-hinsdale-leaves-man-dead-biagio-kauvil-south-street-fbis-national-threat-operation-center-cbs6-wrgb
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/81326/Police-Civilian-Injured-in-Hinsdale-Shooting.html

On 01/07/2026 just before midnight, deputies with the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 400 block of Black Bayou #1 Road in Bloomington, Texas, after multiple calls involving a man reportedly armed with a handgun. As deputies arrived, the man fled in a black SUV, prompting a high-speed pursuit northbound on Highway 185 into the city limits of Victoria. During the pursuit, deputies reported that the man fired shots from the vehicle at pursuing law enforcement. The pursuit ended in a crash at the intersection of North Street and Nelson Avenue in Victoria.
Following the crash, the man engaged deputies and members of the sheriff’s SWAT team in a standoff. Deputies and SWAT repeatedly attempted to negotiate and gain compliance. According to Sheriff Justin Marr’s statement, the man pointed a firearm at deputies during the standoff, and deputies returned fire, striking him. He was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The Texas Rangers and the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Obituary records confirm that the man who died was Ysidro Lee “Chacho” Trevino, age 39, of Victoria, Texas. Family and friends have since shared information about his life, including surviving relatives.

https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/01/08/texas-rangers-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ysidro-trevino-obituary?id=60521647
Optional social / department statements referencing the incident:
https://www.facebook.com/VCSOTexas/posts/on-wednesday-january-7th-at-approximately-1158-pm-victoria-county-sheriffs-offic/1419434556890079/

On 01/07/2026 at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office observed Dylan Blaze Savoie riding a four-wheeler on a public roadway in Ville Platte and attempted to stop him. Savoie did not stop, and deputies initiated a brief pursuit. The four-wheeler entered a ditch near Ivy Road, became disabled, and Savoie fled on foot into a nearby field. Deputies pursued him on foot.
During the foot pursuit, deputies deployed a taser, which did not stop him. Authorities reported that Savoie then fired a handgun toward deputies. Deputies opened fire, striking him. Deputies secured him and requested emergency medical assistance. He was transported by air ambulance to Rapides Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and later died at the hospital.
Louisiana State Police detectives from the Bureau of Investigations responded to process the location and are conducting the ongoing investigation at the request of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. The names of the deputies who fired have not been publicly released.

https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/state-police-detectives-continue-investigation-of-evangeline-parish-sheriff-s-office-deputy-involved-shooting/
https://www.katc.com/evangeline-parish/state-police-release-name-of-person-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting

On 01/07/2026, deputies with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report from the Nelson County Humane Society that a man had threatened staff with a firearm. Authorities identified the man as 80-year-old Norman Perkins of New Haven, Kentucky. After leaving the humane society property in a vehicle, deputies attempted to stop Perkins on Bloomfield Road.
Perkins did not immediately stop. Deputies continued following him until he pulled into the parking lot of the Speedy Mart on Bloomfield Road. Deputies exited their vehicles and attempted to make contact. According to Kentucky State Police, Perkins raised and pointed a firearm toward deputies during the encounter. Two deputies opened fire, striking Perkins. He died at the location.
Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team responded and assumed the investigation. Authorities have not publicly released the names of the deputies who fired.

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/nelson-county-police-shooting-person-dead-ksp/417-1549f6ba-7721-4424-85bd-6b4d17f6f792
https://nelsoncountygazette.com/ksp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-death-of-new-haven-man/

On 01/07/2026, Navajo Police Department officers responded to reports of a possible domestic kidnapping in the To’Hajiilee area west of Albuquerque. Authorities issued a shelter in place order affecting To’Hajiilee Community School, government offices, and nearby residents while officers searched for a woman believed to be in danger.
During the response, officers encountered a 38-year-old Native American man identified by authorities as connected to the reported kidnapping. According to Navajo Police statements released through local media, officers engaged the man near Route 66 and Tribal Road 707. Police opened fire during the encounter, striking him. He died at the location.
Law enforcement later confirmed the woman involved in the initial report was located safely. The shelter in place order was lifted after the shooting. The Federal Bureau of Investigation responded to assist in the investigation due to the location on tribal land. Authorities have not publicly released the name of the man or the officers involved.

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-navajo-police-shooting-suspect-killed/69939144

On 01/06/2026, deputies with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a white van in Ypsilanti Township after 911 callers reported a vehicle driving without headlights or license plates and indicated it may have been involved in an assault. Deputies initiated a pursuit when the van failed to stop. The pursuit lasted several minutes and included erratic driving, with the van traveling at high speeds and at times against traffic.
The pursuit ended when the van collided with a sheriff’s office vehicle near Prospect Road and Towner Street and rolled onto its side. Deputies approached the overturned vehicle and then discharged their service weapons, striking the driver, who died at the scene. Initial radio traffic during the incident included deputies reporting that the driver had a shotgun, but in a later review by the sheriff’s office and Michigan State Police, no firearm was found in or around the van. Michigan State Police continues its criminal investigation into the officer-involved shooting, and the deputies involved were placed on administrative leave.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/01/13/driver-shot-killed-by-washtenaw-county-deputies-in-ypsilanti-had-no-gun-sheriff-says/
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/no-weapon-found-in-suspects-vehicle-after-fatal-shooting-washtenaw-county-sheriff/

On 01/06/2026, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident near Russell Road and Fort Apache Road in southwest Las Vegas. Police said Justin Walsh, 44, was threatening a woman with a handgun. Officers located Walsh outside near the intersection. Police said Walsh was holding a firearm during the encounter. Officers opened fire. Medical personnel transported Walsh to a hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Police reported recovering a handgun at the location. The woman involved was not reported physically injured. Police have not publicly released the names of the officers involved. Authorities later stated the department’s Force Investigation Team responded and body-worn camera footage was being reviewed in accordance with LVMPD policy.

https://news3lv.com/news/local/police-shooting-investigation-ois-southwest-las-vegas-metro-lvmpd-fort-apache-russell-nevada
https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/police-shoot-man-pointing-gun-at-woman-in-southwest-las-vegas
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-southwest-las-vegas-3002483/

On 01/06/2026, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a domestic dispute and a woman screaming at the Luxor Club Apartments, 13800 Egrets Nest Drive, in the Bartram Park area. Officers located Daniel Rodriguez, 34. Police said Rodriguez left the immediate area and then returned holding a handgun. Officers J. Rodrick and J. Milam confronted him outside the apartment complex. Police said Rodriguez was holding the gun during the encounter. Both officers opened fire, striking him. Rescue personnel transported Rodriguez to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police reported recovering a handgun. JSO stated the investigation followed department protocol, and body-worn camera footage was being reviewed.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/01/06/2-separate-police-involved-shootings-monday-in-jacksonville-leave-one-man-dead-one-injured/
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/jacksonville-police-shooting-bartram-park/77-2026-jso-shooting-bartram-park
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/duval-county/jso-investigates-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-bartram-park/

On 01/06/2026, Albany Police Department officers responded to a report of a suicidal individual outside the Albany Police Department facility in Linn County, Oregon. Police said the person was experiencing a mental health crisis and was outside the department building when officers engaged. During the encounter, the individual died by suicide outside the facility. Authorities described the death as self-inflicted. Police did not release the person’s name, age, gender, or race. Reporting noted that a separate officer-involved shooting occurred in North Albany the same day involving another individual, but that incident was unrelated. Police stated the suicide was being reviewed in accordance with department procedures.

https://gazettetimes.com/news/local/apparent-suicide-outside-albany-police-department/article_2026-01-06.html
https://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-north-albany/article_2026-01-06.html
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/linn-county/albany-police-incident-suicide/283-2026

Portland Police Bureau and Port of Portland officers were involved in an incident on the night of January 5, 2026, in northeast Portland. Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for failure to display license plates near NE Prescott Street and NE 116th Avenue. Police said the driver did not stop and fled at a high rate of speed; officers did not pursue but tracked the vehicle’s movements via radio. The vehicle was later located near NE 124th Avenue and NE Fremont Street after reports of a car fire. Police found the vehicle had struck a parked car, crashed, and caught fire; the driver had been ejected. Officers moved the driver away from the burning vehicle and attempted life-saving measures. The driver was pronounced dead at the location. On February 9, 2026, the Portland Police Bureau released the driver’s identity as 40-year-old Jerry D. Brown of Portland and confirmed that his family had been notified. The Bureau’s Major Crash Team is leading the investigation.

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/01/driver-dies-in-fiery-ne-portland-crash-while-eluding-police.html
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-police-chase-fiery-crash/283-2026
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/fiery-crash-ne-portland-police-chase/
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/driver-killed-fiery-crash-fleeing-portland-police/283-3c9d01f1-e8be-454c-a2b8-d43338a85fb2

On 01/06/2026, North Little Rock Police Department officers responded about 5:54 a.m. to the 500 block of West A Avenue after multiple callers reported a person firing a shotgun in the neighborhood. Police say officers encountered 49-year-old Charles Wigginton outside the residence and that Wigginton was holding a shotgun. During the encounter, three officers fired their service weapons, striking Wigginton. Officers began life-saving measures immediately, but Wigginton died of his injuries at the location. No officers or bystanders were reported wounded in the incident. Police confirmed detectives have opened an investigation and the three officers were placed on administrative leave per department policy. Authorities have not disclosed additional details about commands given, movement of Wigginton, or body-worn camera footage release status.

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/north-little-rock-invetigate-shooting-west-a-ave/91-8881afa3-d646-43cc-a6b5-fe629e29eaa0
https://www.facebook.com/alwaysmakegoodchoices/posts/pfbid0HAicNtAXSmgbH9oP11BhsxDnXjzSKz9zjui2dAusk6yYEz87wdhQiSwmbaR72ZX9l
https://katv.com/news/local/north-little-rock-police-identify-man-who-was-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/north-little-rock-invetigate-shooting-west-a-ave/91-8881afa3-d646-43cc-a6b5-fe629e29eaa0

On 01/06/2026, officers with the Glendale Police Department were conducting a follow-up investigation related to an aggravated assault case when they made contact with 40-year-old Vincent Cerda Jr. near 29th Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix. Police said Cerda was armed with a firearm during the encounter and pointed it at officers, prompting them to fire. Cerda sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later died from those injuries. The Phoenix Police Department is handling the investigation of the officer-involved shooting, and Maricopa County medical personnel confirmed Cerda’s death. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the names of the officers involved or released body-worn camera footage. Local reporting and official statements indicate that no officers were injured in the incident.

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/01/06/armed-domestic-violence-suspect-shot-by-glendale-police-phoenix/
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/glendale-police-involved-in-shooting-near-29th-avenue-and-mcdowell-road-amid-ongoing-investigation
https://www.phoenix.gov/content/dam/phoenix/policesite/mediaadvisories/2026/Glendale%20OIS%202900%20W%20Mcdowell%20Rd.pdf
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/glendale-police-involved-in-shooting-near-29th-avenue-and-mcdowell-road-amid-ongoing-investigation

On 01/05/2026, Addison Police attempted a traffic stop near Airport Parkway and the Dallas North Tollway after police said the driver had assaulted an officer. The driver did not stop. Officers escalated a pursuit northbound on the tollway into Collin County. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers joined and assumed primary involvement. Near Parker Road in Plano, a trooper used a precision immobilization technique to stop the vehicle. Officers approached and found the driver inside with a gunshot wound. Authorities stated the wound was self-inflicted. The driver was pronounced dead in the vehicle. Officials have not released the driver’s name. Reporting confirms a firearm was recovered from inside the vehicle. No body-camera or dash-camera footage release has been publicly announced.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/suspect-dead-after-police-chase-dallas-north-tollway
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2026/01/06/driver-dies-of-self-inflicted-wound-after-night-police-chase-ends-in-plano-officials-say/
https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/dallas-north-tollway-closed-parker-road-plano-police-chase-crash/287-de054ae5-4d97-4517-a2b8-2a2d6924ea5a

On 01/05/2026, Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a minibike in the Cloverleaf area of east Harris County for traffic violations. Police said the rider did not stop. Deputies escalated a pursuit through neighborhood streets. During the chase, the minibike crashed. Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded and found the rider unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the crash location. Reporting identified the rider as a teenage boy; authorities have not publicly released his name or exact age. Law enforcement stated the crash occurred after the attempted stop and pursuit. The investigation is being handled by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division.

https://www.countryherald.com/news/harris-county-tx-crash-alert-motorcycle-operator-dies-after-police-pursuit/
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/05/motorcyclist-killed-after-chase-harris-county/
https://abc13.com/post/teen-killed-accident-following-motorbike-pursuit-east-harris-county-was-being-pulled-traffic-violations-hcso-says/18350963/

On 01/02/2026, deputies with the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly after 2:25 p.m. to the 200 block of South Tehama Street in Willows after receiving a report of a possible burglary at an apartment complex. Authorities encountered a man believed to be involved and entered the unit. Deputies reported coming under gunfire from inside, prompting them to call for a regional SWAT team and establish a perimeter and shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. After several hours without communication from the individual inside the apartment, tactical officers made entry into a bathroom where they found the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office stated no officers were injured and that the incident remains under investigation. Authorities have not publicly released the name, age, or race of the individual.

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/burglary-suspect-found-dead-after-hours-long-standoff-in-willows
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/willows-residents-ordered-to-shelter-in-place-due-to-law-enforcement-activity

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/willows-residents-ordered-to-shelter-in-place-due-to-law-enforcement-activity?fbclid=IwY2xjawQONjZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFGeVFnanh4WHI2ME9RamZ2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt-ERoXM1-ehcdt3RlPml2lP0-SKVgfEredD3xAsHIR65sawV0ClZ0ZRkjCH_aem_wVLZ72XRk57GwyXBj4XqaA

On 01/02/2026, multiple law enforcement agencies responded to information connected to a shooting and reported kidnapping from the prior day in Snohomish County. Officers located a vehicle of interest and conducted a traffic stop in the Everett area. Police said Yancy Carcamo, 38, was a passenger in the vehicle. During the stop, police stated Carcamo shot the driver and then took control of the vehicle. Officers escalated a pursuit that continued onto Highway 526. Police said Carcamo was armed during the pursuit. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and used less-lethal tools before opening fire. Carcamo was struck by gunfire and died at the location where the pursuit ended. Authorities reported recovering a firearm. The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team is investigating the shooting.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/one-male-dead-in-everett-shooting-involving-several-law-enforcement-agencies/
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/police-shooting-everett-wa
https://mynorthwest.com/crime-blotter/officer-shooting-everett/4181324
https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/oak-harbor-man-killed-by-police-identified/

On 01/05/2026, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a residence in Snyder Township, Blair County, for a reported domestic incident. Troopers established a perimeter and began negotiations with a man inside the home. The standoff continued for several hours. After communication ceased, troopers entered the residence and located the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have not released the individual’s name or age. Pennsylvania State Police are conducting the investigation.

https://wjactv.com/news/local/psp-man-found-dead-following-hours-long-standoff-in-snyder-township

On 01/02/2026, a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle traveling on Interstate 29 south of Grand Forks for erratic driving. Police said the driver, Titan Newton, 23, did not stop and continued driving for approximately one mile. The vehicle entered the median and became stuck. Troopers approached and located Newton inside the vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities pronounced him dead at the location. Officials stated no troopers discharged their firearms. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting with the review of the incident.

https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/one-dead-after-police-chase-in-grand-forks-county/

On 01/05/2026, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle reported stolen in the Palmetto area. Police said the driver did not stop and deputies escalated a pursuit. Deputies chased the vehicle through city streets until it entered the 1800 block of 17th Street East, where it left the roadway and overturned. Deputies located 18-year-old Michael Jerome Austin of Ruskin inside the crashed vehicle. Emergency personnel transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Law enforcement stated the vehicle had been reported stolen prior to the attempted stop. The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting the crash investigation.

https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article289301035.html
https://www.fox13news.com/news/suspected-car-thief-killed-rollover-crash-mcso
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/01/teen-driver-dies-crash-after-fleeing-deputies-stolen-vehicle/

On 01/05/2026, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and Knob Noster Police Department officers responded to a reported burglary in progress in the 100 block of State Route D in Knob Noster. Officers located 34-year-old Bender B. Atty of Spokane, Washington. Police said Atty was holding a knife during the encounter. Officers gave commands for him to drop it. A trooper deployed a Taser and officers placed Atty in custody. Shortly after being restrained, Atty became unresponsive. Emergency medical personnel responded and transported him for treatment, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities reported that no officers discharged firearms. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the in-custody death. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is handling the burglary investigation.

https://www.kmbc.com/article/knob-noster-missouri-johnson-county-burglary-suspect-dies-taser/69925534
https://www.kttn.com/state-investigators-examine-johnson-county-in-custody-death/

On 01/05/2026, Daphne Police Department officers responded to a barricade situation involving James Mitchell McMasters in the Jubilee Farms community. After negotiations, McMasters left the area on a motorcycle. Officers attempted to stop him, and police escalated a pursuit. At approximately 1:20 a.m., while traveling near the intersection of State Highway 181 and Pleasant Road in Baldwin County, the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree. McMasters sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the crash location. Reporting states the earlier incident involved a firearm. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reviewing the crash.

https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/01/05/man-daphne-barricading-incident-dies-motorcycle-crash-police-say/
https://www.lagniappemobile.com/news/daphne/man-charged-in-standoff-dies-in-crash/article_705fe5fb-b5fe-4ee1-acfa-1d346979642e.html
https://bluerammedia.com/armed-daphne-man-barricades-himself-in-the-jubilee-farms-community-later-dies-in-wreck/

On 01/05/2026, West Milwaukee Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle during the morning hours. Police said the driver did not stop, and officers escalated a pursuit into Milwaukee. During the pursuit, the vehicle entered a roundabout on the city’s south side at a high rate of speed, left the roadway, and crashed. The crash resulted in a vehicle fire. Izack Zavala, 18, who was a passenger in the vehicle, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the identity of the driver. Law enforcement agencies stated the investigation into the pursuit and crash is ongoing.

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/teen-passenger-dies-in-fiery-crash-after-fleeing-driver-crashes-into-milwaukee-roundabout
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/05/police-chase-ends-in-fiery-crash-milwaukee/
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-police-chase-roundabout-crash

On 01/05/2026, New Haven Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop during the morning hours. Police said the driver did not stop, and officers escalated a pursuit through city streets. The vehicle later traveled along Whalley Avenue, left the roadway, and struck a tree. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to both occupants. Destiny Ellis, 16, was a passenger in the vehicle and was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the collision. The driver also died as a result of the crash. Reporting indicated uncertainty about whether officers had called off the chase prior to the impact. The Connecticut State Police are reviewing the incident.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/two-dead-after-car-crash-fleeing-new-haven-police/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/two-killed-after-police-chase-crash-new-haven/

On 01/05/2026, New Haven Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle reported stolen traveling along Whalley Avenue during the morning hours. Police said the driver, identified as 13-year-old Marshall Curry, did not stop. Officers escalated a pursuit through city streets. During the pursuit, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Marshall Curry sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead from injuries related to the crash. Destiny Ellis, 16, was a passenger in the vehicle and also died as a result of the collision. Authorities reported uncertainty about whether officers had called off the chase prior to the impact. The Connecticut State Police are reviewing the incident.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/two-dead-after-car-crash-fleeing-new-haven-police/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/two-killed-after-police-chase-crash-new-haven/https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/new-haven-car-crash-whalley-ave-destiny-ellis-21285787.php
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/driver-in-double-fatal-new-haven-crash-was-13-year-old-boy-officials-say/3684475/

On 01/05/2026, Walker Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle traveling on Walker North Road. Police said the driver did not stop and officers escalated a pursuit. During the chase, the vehicle left the roadway and struck multiple trees. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to the driver, identified as 21-year-old Jowarski Nedd. He was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the collision. Reporting states the pursuit occurred at high speed before the vehicle left the roadway. The investigation is being handled by Walker Police Department.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/21-year-old-man-dead-after-crashing-into-trees-along-walker-north-road/

On 01/05/2026, Piscataway Police Department officers responded to a 911 call reporting a violent incident inside a residence at 831 River Road. Officers entered the home and located multiple individuals unresponsive. As officers moved through the residence, they encountered 28-year-old Jordan Barnes holding a knife. Police said officers issued repeated commands for him to drop the knife and deployed Tasers three times. Authorities stated the Taser deployments were not effective. Police reported Barnes continued moving toward officers while holding the knife. An officer then discharged a firearm, striking Barnes. He was pronounced dead at the residence. Investigators reported recovering two knives near Barnes. Three other individuals inside the home were also found dead and were later identified as Barnes’s mother and grandparents. The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office are conducting investigations into the police shooting and the deaths inside the residence.

https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2026/01/investigators-id-victims-of-apparent-triple-homicide-at-nj-house-also-name-alleged-killer.html
https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/07/piscataway-nj-police-shooting-jordan-barnes/
https://patch.com/new-jersey/piscataway/piscataway-police-shooting-investigation-underway

On 01/04/2026, Philadelphia Police Department officers responded to the 4000 block of Hellerman Street in the Mayfair and Tacony area after reports of a person firing a gun into the ground outside a residence. Police said officers encountered a man who appeared disoriented. Officers attempted to detain him. Police reported the man resisted and officers restrained him before placing him in the rear of a patrol vehicle. While inside the vehicle, the man became unresponsive. Officers requested emergency medical services. Medics transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities stated a firearm was recovered at the location. Officials have not released the man’s name, age, or official cause of death. The Philadelphia Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office are reviewing the incident.

https://www.inquirer.com/crime/mayfair-shooting-philadelphia-police-man-died-20260105.html
https://6abc.com/post/man-collapses-dies-he-was-being-arrested-tacony/18350737/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-collapses-dies-being-arrested-143252284.html

On 01/04/2026, a Dubuque Police Department officer observed a physical altercation outside Odd Fellows Bar in Dubuque. Police said Jaiondrick Lovely shot 29-year-old Cory Wilson Jr. during the confrontation. The officer then discharged his firearm at Lovely as Lovely ran toward the entrance of the bar. Both Lovely and Wilson Jr. sustained gunshot wounds. Officers and medical personnel provided emergency treatment at the location before both men were transported to separate hospitals. Each later died from their injuries. Authorities reported recovering a handgun at the location. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting the review of the officer’s use of force.

https://www.kcrg.com/2026/01/04/two-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-dubuque-bar/
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/two-people-dead-after-shooting-outside-dubuque-bar
https://www.cityofdubuque.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/279466

On 01/04/2026, Illinois State Police troopers attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle in East St. Louis, Illinois. During the attempted stop on South State Street, the driver, identified as 40-year-old Rachel E. Tarrence, backed the vehicle into a police squad car and then drove toward a trooper. A trooper discharged his firearm, striking Tarrence. She was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. No troopers were injured in the incident. The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation is conducting the official investigation.

https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/01/05/illinois-state-police-officer-involved-shooting
https://blackchronicle.com/news/illinois-quick-hits-fatal-police-involved-shooting-investigated/

On 01/03/2026, a teenage boy riding a minibike was killed in a crash in east Harris County after a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop him for a traffic violation. Police said the teen did not stop and deputies chased him through nearby streets. During the chase, the teen entered the intersection of Wallisville Road and Uvalde Road and collided with another vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred shortly after the attempted stop. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating the pursuit and crash, with review by internal investigators and the district attorney’s office.

https://abc13.com/post/teen-killed-accident-following-motorbike-pursuit-east-harris-county-was-being-pulled-traffic-violations-hcso-says/18350963/
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/04/teen-killed-in-minibike-crash-after-pursuit-with-harris-county-sheriffs-office/

On 01/03/2026, a passenger was killed in a crash in Fort Worth after police chased a vehicle through city streets. Police said officers attempted to stop a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Exchange Avenue. The driver did not stop, and police escalated a chase. After a second attempted stop, the driver continued driving before losing control of the vehicle near East 4th Street, where it struck a utility pole. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was critically injured and transported to a hospital. The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating the crash.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/driver-critical-passenger-dead-after-fleeing-fort-worth-police
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2026/01/03/1-dead-1-injured-after-police-chase-leads-to-traffic-accident-in-fort-worth-on-saturday/
https://dfwscanner.net/2026/01/03/driver-critically-hurt-passenger-killed-in-crash-while-evading-police-fort-worth-police-say/

On 01/03/2026, a driver was killed in a crash in Beaverton after Portland police attempted to stop the vehicle for reckless driving. Police said the driver did not stop, and officers escalated a chase that continued from Portland into Beaverton. After officers reduced direct engagement, the vehicle continued driving and later crashed at Southwest Barnes Road and Southwest Valeria View Drive. The driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash.

https://www.koin.com/news/crime/driver-killed-in-beaverton-crash-after-portland-police-pursuit/
https://www.katu.com/news/local/driver-speeds-off-from-portland-police-traffic-stop-dies-minutes-later-in-beaverton-crash-oregon-collision-barnes-road-burnside-driver-reckless-driving
https://www.portland.gov/police/news/2026/1/3/vehicle-eluded-police-found-crashed-and-driver-deceased-beaverton

On 01/03/2026, Harrison Police Department officers responded to a Holiday Inn Express in Harrison, Arkansas, after receiving multiple hang-up 911 calls from a hotel room. Officers and negotiators attempted to make contact with the 49-year-old man inside the room. Police reported he was alone, had a firearm, and had barricaded himself. Negotiators attempted communication but did not receive responses. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers heard a single gunshot from inside the room. Officers entered the room and found the man dead from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Police did not report any officers firing weapons during the incident. The investigation remains under review.

https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/man-found-dead-in-arkansas-hotel-room-after-standoff/
https://www.legends1063.fm/news/local-news/man-barricades-himself-in-room-dies-from-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://shows.acast.com/little-rock-daily-news-now/episodes/6958d61e6c77c8cb7aaad95f

WEAPON STATUS
Police stated Stewart had a firearm during the encounter. Reporting does not describe officers recovering or discharging any weapon other than the officer’s firearm. No indication of additional weapons.
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BODY CAMERA STATUS
No reporting located indicating that body camera footage has been released as of current coverage. The Michigan State Police are investigating.
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UPDATED SUMMARY
On 01/02/2026, a Cadillac Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop at Granite Street and Laurel Street in Cadillac, Michigan. During the stop, the officer encountered 57 year old Charles Edwin Stewart II. Police stated Stewart was holding a firearm during the interaction. The officer opened fire and shot Stewart. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. A woman inside the vehicle was not physically injured. The Michigan State Police are conducting the investigation into the shooting.

https://www.9and10news.com/2026/01/03/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-cadillac-linked-to-wexford-county-home-invasion/
https://www.facebook.com/UpNorthLive/posts/cadillac-police-say-a-57-year-old-man-was-shot-and-killed-by-an-officer-during-a/1331896508971757
https://x.com/mspnorthernmi/status/2007579346312323445

WEAPON STATUS
Police stated Steele had a handgun during the encounter. Reporting does not state that he fired the weapon. No other weapons reported.
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BODY CAMERA STATUS
Reporting confirms body-worn cameras were activated. No public release of footage located as of current coverage.
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UPDATED SUMMARY
On 01/02/2026, Bakersfield Police Department officers responded to a residence in the 3700 block of El Alisal Street in south Bakersfield for a reported disturbance involving a man with a handgun. Officers arrived and contacted 41 year old Jerry Lynn Steele Jr. Police stated Steele had a handgun during the encounter. Officers opened fire and shot Steele. He was pronounced dead after the shooting. Bakersfield Police confirmed body-worn cameras recorded the incident. The department stated the involved officers were placed on administrative leave while the investigation proceeds.

https://kbak.com/news/local/man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-during-welfare-check-in-south-bakersfield

On 01/01/2026, a New York State trooper attempted to stop Marcus Burks for an alleged nonworking headlight on Route 17K. Police escalated a chase and later said they discontinued it because of speed concerns. A short time later, Burks crashed on Broadway after striking another vehicle and a utility pole.
After the crash, officers from the New York State Police and City of Newburgh Police Department pulled Burks from the vehicle and restrained him face down on the pavement. Body camera footage released by the family’s attorney shows Burks repeatedly saying “I can’t breathe” while officers held him prone on the ground. Police used pepper spray and at least one Taser during the restraint.
Civil rights attorney Michael Sussman said the Orange County Medical Examiner ruled Burks’ death a homicide. According to the attorney and the autopsy findings described publicly, the death was attributed to three factors: prone restraint, pepper spray, and Taser use. The family and attorney accuse officers of suffocating Burks during the restraint after the crash.
The body camera footage reportedly shows multiple officers restraining Burks while he repeatedly stated he could not breathe. Sussman said Burks was seriously injured from the crash and needed medical treatment rather than force. The attorney compared the restraint to other nationally known in-custody deaths involving prone restraint and compression.
Burks was transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His family said they were initially told he died solely from a traffic accident and that city police were not involved. The family has since filed notices of claim and is pursuing legal action.
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation opened a full investigation after receiving the autopsy findings and body camera evidence. Two state troopers involved reportedly remain on duty during the investigation.

https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/newburgh-police-chase-man-dies-21273209.php?https://x.com/BlaiseGomez12/status/2049136672332279872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2049136672332279872%7Ctwgr%5Ec42f9b51d9015c2a810f59ff594124fb6701e832%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fhudsonvalley.news12.com%2Fpolice-involved-death-of-marcus-burks-ruled-homicide-family-and-attorney-say

Bodycam video:

https://hudsonvalley.news12.com/police-involved-death-of-marcus-burks-ruled-homicide-family-and-attorney-say
https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/attorney-general-investigating-death-marcus-burks-22218471.php
https://www.facebook.com/BlaiseGomez12/posts/autopsy-released-the-medical-examiner-says-marcus-burks-death-during-a-police-en/1495786085243611/